Vararam install issues
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Ok guys, I started racking my brain a little bit after reading through this post a few times.
I know I tried this a few ways so let me know what you guys think.
The first shot was the one posted by huskerbullet. The MAF in your picture is 1/4th the size of the one I have, so that connection won't really work for me.
Now I tried the reverse using the shorter tubing at the TB and the longer tubing as well. With the shorter tubing at the TB you can see the longer tubing hits the radiator cover where the VR would attach. The reverse was kinda the same only, the MAF housing would hit the radiator cover where the VR attaches.
The only solution I found was to use the flex tubing to raise the MAF housing just enough so that it would clear the radiator cover and attach the VR without touching.
I'll probably swing by my local performance shop to see if they can make some sense out of it.
I know I tried this a few ways so let me know what you guys think.
The first shot was the one posted by huskerbullet. The MAF in your picture is 1/4th the size of the one I have, so that connection won't really work for me.
Now I tried the reverse using the shorter tubing at the TB and the longer tubing as well. With the shorter tubing at the TB you can see the longer tubing hits the radiator cover where the VR would attach. The reverse was kinda the same only, the MAF housing would hit the radiator cover where the VR attaches.
The only solution I found was to use the flex tubing to raise the MAF housing just enough so that it would clear the radiator cover and attach the VR without touching.
I'll probably swing by my local performance shop to see if they can make some sense out of it.
Melting Slicks
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From: Tumwater, WA
Ok guys, I started racking my brain a little bit after reading through this post a few times.
I know I tried this a few ways so let me know what you guys think.
The first shot was the one posted by huskerbullet. The MAF in your picture is 1/4th the size of the one I have, so that connection won't really work for me.
Now I tried the reverse using the shorter tubing at the TB and the longer tubing as well. With the shorter tubing at the TB you can see the longer tubing hits the radiator cover where the VR would attach. The reverse was kinda the same only, the MAF housing would hit the radiator cover where the VR attaches.
The only solution I found was to use the flex tubing to raise the MAF housing just enough so that it would clear the radiator cover and attach the VR without touching.
I'll probably swing by my local performance shop to see if they can make some sense out of it.
I know I tried this a few ways so let me know what you guys think.
The first shot was the one posted by huskerbullet. The MAF in your picture is 1/4th the size of the one I have, so that connection won't really work for me.
Now I tried the reverse using the shorter tubing at the TB and the longer tubing as well. With the shorter tubing at the TB you can see the longer tubing hits the radiator cover where the VR would attach. The reverse was kinda the same only, the MAF housing would hit the radiator cover where the VR attaches.
The only solution I found was to use the flex tubing to raise the MAF housing just enough so that it would clear the radiator cover and attach the VR without touching.
I'll probably swing by my local performance shop to see if they can make some sense out of it.
Burning Brakes
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Used stock connects...
but have the spacer & it does rub the hood mat, leaving I very visable presumedly perminent indent. I am just a "BELIEVER" when it comes to Vararam simply is the best perf. CAI, & other than the minor rubbing, ZERO problems over the coarse of 4 years. Clean filter w/ 3K oil change, never anything north of filter. Absolutely no leaks as you can hear the high pitched whine as it gulps air. Although I generally speaking pretty **** about most things, I simply don't don't have time worry about what my car looks like underhood, but only drive in good weather & paved roads, so does get that dirty. With 2 vettes (C6 3x black) & a HD w/ custom House of Colors custom pearl paint job & enough chrome & polished alum. to hire a full time detailer. I am happy to keep the interior/exterior clean & drive the stink out of it! I love black cars, but they're a full time job, my DD is black as well.
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Burning Brakes
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Hang on Narshadda. I got your back.
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Ok I got it on correctly.
On the left is the assembly with the height difference prior to charming the snake into what seems to be a tight fit.
I made sure that the TB is well behind the tubing on the other side of the clamp. There don't seem to be any leaks anywhere. Let me know what you guys think...
I highlighted the gap on the right.
Aside from this tiny gap everything is on tight. Super Tight to be exact.
On the left is the assembly with the height difference prior to charming the snake into what seems to be a tight fit.
I made sure that the TB is well behind the tubing on the other side of the clamp. There don't seem to be any leaks anywhere. Let me know what you guys think...
I highlighted the gap on the right.
Aside from this tiny gap everything is on tight. Super Tight to be exact.
Melting Slicks
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From: Tumwater, WA
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 3,063
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From: Tumwater, WA
So do we know for sure if the hesitation is due to the air disturbance? If so would a screen at the back end of the Vararam fix that by straigtening out the air? I know some MAFs have screens before the air hits the wire sensor.